How to find a plot

We reveal the 16 top insider tips from experts to help you get your plot-finding mission off on the right track.

First things first. In order to find a building plot you are up against some fierce competition — other self-builders, certainly, but also full-time ‘land finders’, small builders, and all the vested interests of the development industry. None of the suggestions below are a guaranteed route to a site, although some are easier to follow than others. For the best chance of success, try as many of them as you can manage.